Latin Etymology: Libellula (?) quadrimaculata ("four marked")
Adult Four-spotted Chaser (subspecies L. q. quadrimaculata) at Brigstock, Northants - July 2011
Length: 39-48mm / Wingspan: 76mm
UK Status: Not Evaluated / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
The Four-spotted Chaser is a more aquatic based species than other of the more common ones. It is a comparatively drab species which can be identified by the namesake 4 black spots on its wings. It is found over shallow pools. It is predated by larger species such Emperor Dragonfly.
Related Species:
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Libellula
SUBSPECIES: L. q. asahinai, L. q. gregorievi, L. q. orientalis, L. q. quadrimaculata
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A common resident species which is seen in Summer
- Seen in Brigstock
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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